Hazelnut Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and citrusy. This refreshing cooler blends ripe watermelon into a silky juice, then brightens it with fresh lime, a touch of honey, and a pinch of sea salt that makes every sip taste more alive. Straining the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve gives the drink a clean, smooth texture that feels genuinely special without any extra effort. The sparkling water added at the end brings a gentle fizz that keeps things light and lively all the way to the bottom of the glass. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food, you never have to second-guess what's in your cup — no mystery syrups, no flavored mixes, no hidden additives. It's naturally paleo-friendly and completely free from tree nuts of any kind, so it works beautifully for anyone navigating nut allergies at a gathering. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wheel and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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4 servings
- 8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ medium watermelon)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2–3 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
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